August 16, 2016
A Quote by Stephen J. Gould—
"When people learn no tools of judgement and merely follow their hopes—the seeds of political manipulation are sown."

Hopes—and concomitant with hopes are found beliefs—generally originate from the domain of the emotions (emotional quadrant), and as such are not grounded in reason, logic, nor common sense. Reason, logic, and common sense are grounded in the thinking domain (thinking quadrant) of the individual. Therefore, for one to rely on their emotional quadrant for decision making—the basis of which rests upon hopes, dreams, and beliefs—can only lead to wrong results and outcomes. And even more so if one's emotions are distorted and repressed, and one has totally wrong attitudes and understanding about the emotions. —JDM